Gov to veto anti-dredging bill unanimously passed
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley's spokesman says she plans to veto a measure opposing her board's decision to allow Georgia to dredge the Savannah River and expand its port.
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SC Democrat wants tax credit for hiring veterans
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Democrat in the South Carolina House says the state should give businesses an incentive to hire unemployed veterans.
Attorney General clears Horry police in probe
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — State officials have concluded there was no wrongdoing by Horry County Police in the handling of evidence in the department's evidence room.
Former MLB player Clyburn killed in South Carolina
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Police say former major league outfielder Danny Clyburn Jr. has been shot and killed in his South Carolina hometown.
SC bill would suspend benefits for drug users
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A measure suspending the unemployment benefits of anyone who fails a drug test as part of a job application is heading to the House floor.
Bullet removed from Orangeburg man after 12 years
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A doctor in Orangeburg has removed a bullet that was lodged in a man's back for more than a decade.
Bill eliminating SC DOT commission moves to floor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill to eliminate the board that oversees South Carolina's Department of Transportation and give the governor full oversight of the agency is coming up for debate in a House committee.
SC Senate makes progress on government reform bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate has voted to eliminate the agency that handles much of the state's bureaucracy and put much of its duties under the governor's control.
Bullet Removed From Orangeburg Man After Twelve Years
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) _ A doctor in Orangeburg has removed a bullet that was lodged in a man's back for more than a decade.
Video in Suspect Beating Shown in Court
For the first time, a judge views surveillance video in the assault of a Columbia teenage last summer and must decide whether one of the alleged juvenile offenders will be tried as an adult.
Bluffton age discrimination trial moves forward
BLUFFTON, S.C. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that an age discrimination lawsuit brought by a former Bluffton police lieutenant can move forward.
Judges considering if SC lawmakers should testify
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A panel of federal judges is considering whether South Carolina state lawmakers can be forced to testify about how they determined the new lines for U.S. House districts.
Police: Driver going 90 mph before Columbia wreck
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia police say a car was going 90 mph when the driver lost control in a curve and crashed into a building near Williams-Brice stadium, killing all four people in the vehicle.
SC House taking furlough and not meeting next week
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House is furloughing itself next week.
Questions raised about finances in Atlantic Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Questions are being raised about finances in Atlantic Beach.
18 accused of underage drinking in Rock Hill
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Eighteen people have cited for underage drinking at a party at a home in Rock Hill.
Cops say 11 pit bulls taken from Columbia shelter
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia police say nearly a dozen pit bulldogs have been taken from the city's animal shelter during the past two weekends.
5 hurt in chemical blast at South Carolina State
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Five people have been hurt in an explosion in a science building at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg.
Bill would require SC, Clemson to play in football
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina and Clemson have played each other in football for each of the last 103 years.
Police: Teen found shot to death in car in Aiken
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a teen has been shot and killed while sitting in a car in Aiken.
